Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Teachers and staff of Hossainpur Women's College are observing a work abstention in line with the nationwide indefinite strike, demanding fulfilment of their four-point charter including a 20pc house rent allowance on basic pay and a medical allowance of Tk 1,500. As part of the protest, they have boycotted classes and examinations.
The programme began on Monday morning, resulting in the suspension of all academic activities, including classes and examinations, at Hossainpur Women's College.
The strike is being observed under the banner of the MPO-Listed Education Nationalisation Demand Alliance.
According to the organisers, the programme was also declared in protest against the police attack on demonstrating teachers i...